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- A Congressman works with his equally conniving wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him.
- Al is the quintessential working class dad. Peggy, his wife, always wants more from him. With their children, they go through the highs and lows of ordinary life.
- Danny Ocean gathers a group of his World War II compatriots to pull off the ultimate Las Vegas heist. Together the eleven friends plan to rob five Las Vegas casinos in one night.
- In Prohibition-era Chicago, two rival gangs compete for control of the city's rackets.
- The misadventures of the Baxter family and their live-in maid, Hazel Burke.
- Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
- The year is 1952. Denmark is experiencing a great shortage of nurses, and therefore the headmistress at Fredenslund Hospital has started a controversial trial. For the first time, the hospital will also be training men.
- Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
- Exiled American gangster Colini sends his protégé-killer Giordano to the USA to eliminate Colini's mob enemies.
- Two unemployed show-biz pals accept treasure-diving work in Bali for a local princess and they find treasure, love and trouble.
- A singing mechanic from 1912 finds himself in Arthurian Britain.
- Joey Bishop stars as Joey Barnes, a New York talk show host, in this half-hour filmed series about the misadventures of a Hollywood public-relations man.
- Domestic comedy about a middle-aged couple with two teenage daughters and a long staying friend.
- Two inept vaudevillians stow away on a Brazilian-bound ocean liner and foil a plot by a sinister hypnotist to marry off her niece to a greedy fortune hunter.
- During another twister, Dorothy is hit on the head by a gate and once again whisked away to the Land of Oz. But this time, on her way to the Emerald City, she discovers the witch Mombi's terrible plot to conquer Oz with an army of monster green elephants that's she's brewing up. She escapes with the help of Mombi's slave Pumpkinhead, and they try to warn King Scarecrow and her other friends that Mombi is coming, but she finds that they haven't quite changed as much as she thought. So it's up to her, Pumpkinhead, and the living carousel horse Woodenhead to find a way to stop Mombi's green elephants.
- The second installment in the "That's Entertainment" trilogy features more classic scenes from MGM's vast musical library with the addition of comedy and drama films.
- Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.
- This program aired once every fourth week, and was one of the most costly live shows of the 1950s. Many stars appeared on this show.
- The 30th Academy Awards ceremony, held on March 26th, 1958 to honor the best films of 1957 with Bob Hope returning as host. The ceremony is accompanied by many scandals: Two violent deaths and the Hollywood blacklist during the Cold War.
- Perry Como was an American Singer, who got his start on NBC Radio. In 1948, Because of his popularity, The cameras were simply brought into the radio studio to televise the radio broadcast and named it The Supper Club. In 1950 Como and his Sponsors moved to CBS and named this The Perry Como Chesterfield Show.
- A young man returns to San Francisco and his wealthy family with a new bride. His family objects to his marriage as his wife is mixed race and his mother is determined to have it annulled.
- A horse trainer who has fallen on hard times looks to his horse, Broadway Bill, to finally win the big race.
- The Steve Allen Show was an American variety show hosted by Steve Allen.
- A golf-crazy songwriter tries to avoid the long, solitary hours of concentration needed to produce a hit musical. His producer and his secretary conspire to get him back on track.
- An aging music-hall performer returns to London believing he's the star of a new show. When he discovers that he's only slated to be the understudy, his daughter sabotages the revue's star in order to get him back into the spotlight.
- Comedian Jack Benny has his butler, Rochester, call several of his celebrity friends over to the house. Benny introduces them to a Catholic priest, who speaks to them about doing a film for a group called the Christophers. The Christophers are an organization that wants to use different mediums such radio, TV, and film to inspire young people to change the world for the better by pursuing careers in public service like teaching and government work. The priest gives the celebrities a history lesson about the founding of the U.S. and God's role in it, and he asks for their help.
- A compulsive liar admits to a killing she didn't commit so her husband, a lawyer, can clear her and build a reputation for himself.
- Variety show starring Frank Sinatra, welcoming home singer Elvis Presley after his U.S. Army tour of duty in Germany.
- The legendary entertainer celebrates 40 years in show business, and also his 64th birthday. He receives ASCAP's 1st Pied Piper Award for service to lyricists, as well as a special Grammy Trustees' Award.
- At the beginning of the program, Peter Lawford explains that Frank Sinatra's plans to film his TV special outdoors in sunny Palm Springs have foundered because an extended rainstorm has turned their desert location into a morass of mud. The company is forced to move inside a stark studio instead and delivers their songs with a minimum of props but a maximum of verve.
- Little Lulu, torn between playing hookey and going fishing, or going to school, chooses to go fishing...where she encounters the Fish from Cartoon Hades.
- Frank Sinatra Timex special, featuring music and special guests, including Eleanor Roosevelt.
- The entire program takes place on a large white stage with nothing more than a pile of lumber and things that are crudely fashioned from it, including a giant rocking horse and a stand-in for the Eiffel Tower. The three main stars sing a multitude of songs, mainly Crosby and Miss Stafford. Dean Martin interrupts a conversation Crosby is having with Garner about his gambling loses, presumably speaking in his "Maverick" persona. Dean does a bad imitation of of Bing's singing style. Bing's sons do very little but move props silently like a NO drama, but they do a trio at the end with their father.
- Tom Demille performs the songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, in a glorious black and white visual medley. Songs sung include 'Night and Day', 'I Wish I Were In Love Again', 'Last Dance', and 'Fly Me To The Moon'.
- Change comes slowly to a small New Hampshire town in the early 20th century. People grow up, get married, live, and die. Milk and the newspaper get delivered every morning, and nobody locks their front doors.
- Hazel goes to court to fight a parking ticket.
- Dorothy invites Hazel's nephew to stay with the Baxter's when he is in town. While Walter is there, he tries to convince George to invest in plastic.
- George searches for his client's great-grandchild.
- Dorothy's decorating business seems to have slowed down, so Hazel tries to find her new clients.
- Dorothy's problem: telling George she bought a piano.
- The Baxters have Thanksgiving-dinner company. George's sister is there, upset with her husband. George's mother talks of being lonely. Hazel steps in and helps each of them while trying to get the dinner made.
- Mr. B's extremely annoying, selfish cousin Sharlene invades the Baxter household, and nobody knows when she intends to leave - including the imposing Sharlene.
- When Hazel plays matchmaker between her nephew and George's niece, George's sister doesn't like it one bit.
- Hazel meets with a lawyer to prepare her will, but George fears that Hazel plans to sue him.
- Hazel tries boosting a gardener's self-confidence.
- New York Giants football star, Frank Gifford, visits with The Baxters.
- Hazel wants the state's botanical garden changed to a playground.
- George's childhood friend, an Olympic boxer, causes trouble when he comes to town to ask him for job.
- Hazel moonlights to earn Christmas spending money.
- Hazel's cousin is interviewed on television for her cosmetic business, and during the interview, sh announces she is getting married. Hazel is excited and expects to be invited to the wedding.
- Mr. Griffin seems to find a way to be at the Baxter's home just in time for dinner all the time. He just enjoys Hazel's cooking that much. Hazel says she will teach Mr. Griffin's maid how to cook.
- Hazel organizes a pajama party for a motherless girl.
- Hazel is snubbed by other vacationers at a resort.
- Hazel takes a course in personality improvement.
- Hazel's suspicions rise as George's old girlfriend visits.
- Hazel plays matchmaker between a friend and the antique store owner.
- George tells the family he wants to take them out to dinner. Hazel talks him into going to her friends new restaurant. Once there, things do not go well and Hazel and the Baxters become the help.
- When Deirdre finds out the local theater is putting on a play for charity, she decides to try out for the lead. She gets a part in the play, but much to her chagrin, she has to play a maid.
- Hazel's friend Rosie brags that she has a contract, Hazel decides she wants one also. George decides to give Hazel what she wants.
- A businessman tries selling worthless stock to Hazel's friends.
- After Mr. Griffin buys the local dairy, George has to fire Hazel's friend, the Baxters' milkman.
- The Baxters gets the first color TV on the block, and the neighbors crowd the house to watch it.
- The family wants to get away for a vacation, but George must stay for work. Dorothy and Harold go on the trip, and Dorothy asks Hazel to stay with George and encourage him to stop working and join in on the family fun.
- Andy Williams guests on Joey's show than he and wife Claudine visit Joey's home. Ellie and Claudine are members of the same woman's club and their benefit dinner is coming up. Andy and Joey have no doubt who they expect to entertain.
- 1961–196530m7.2 (11)TV EpisodeJoey has Bobby Rydell as a guest on his show and invites him to dinner. A problem arises because Ellie has written a song and sees it as a hit if Bobby is the one who records it.
- 1961–196530m7.5 (16)TV EpisodeThe Dodgers need a Master of Ceremonies for a banquet and Joey immediately thinks of their number one NY fan, Phil Foster. A problem arises since Phil has not forgiven the team for moving to Los Angeles. Dodger's coach Leo Durocher is asked to win him over but instead tempers flare.
- Joey mentions his love of dogs on his TV show and his fans drop off several dozen at his apartment. Between jokes Larry suggests gifting them to children who have their parents's permission.
- Joey and Jan plan on doing a fake boxing match for the TV show but Larry gets things mixed up and both men start training for a real fight.
- Joey has old friend Jack Carter on his show which gives them a chance to reminisce about when Joey was first dating Ellie. An unusual dinner together with Jack's wife gives Ellie an idea about showbiz marriage.
- Joey and Vic Damone are on a tour to entertain troops and one morning Joey wakes up speaking Russian. After learning Vic has been to Russia, he believes the two of them are part of an elaborate spy plot.
- After Joey's show is canceled, his wife and friends attempt to cheer him up but do a terrible job. After three weeks Joey starts to get depressed but then he receives a very welcome phone call from CBS.
- Famous insult comedian Jack E. Leonard guests on Joey's show and doesn't ridicule him once. Joey is then convinced Jack doesn't like him and is determined to find out why. It could be over a teddy bear misunderstanding.
- A gorgeous woman who is a Judo expert appears on Joey's show to demonstrate how women can defend themselves from men that attempt to overpower them, and ends up kissing Joey on the air. This causes embarrassment to Ellie as well as engenders her jealousy, and when she threatens to leave him and go home to her mother in Texas, Joey decides to move in with his head-writer Larry. Corbett Monica joins the cast as Larry Corbett, which is a new character, replacing Guy Marks as Joey's best friend and second-banana in the series.
- Edgar Bergen is a guest on Joey's show and afterwards teaches him some ventriloquism tricks. Joey decides to play a practical joke on everyone at home by making them think a three month old baby can talk.
- 1961–196530m5.9 (10)TV EpisodeJoey and his pal Buddy have a history of practical jokes. Their rivalry escalates to the point where Joey is hosting a luau in his apartment and Buddy shows up riding a donkey for some reason.
- 1961–196530m6.4 (10)TV EpisodeAfter Milton makes an appearance on Joey's television show he stops by his home. There he becomes obsessed with Joey Jr. and goes overboard buying the baby gifts. Joey must devise a way to stop Milton's generosity.
- Ellie thinks her butcher Herbie is a talented comedian, but Joey is tired of auditioning people she knows. Ellie tricks her husband into going to the market to see how funny Herbie is.
- Joey hopes to join the Andrews Sisters in a number when they make an appearance on his show. Problem is he is not a very good singer and the sisters try to find a way to discourage him without hurting his feelings.
- Joey has as his guests several members of the 1963 World Series Championships LA Dodgers. The teammates show off their various talents, the highlight being Don Drysdale singing "I Left My Heart In San Francisco." Joey, at 5' 8", has a great time kidding 6' 7" Frank Howard.
- Natalie Tribly and Mildred Cosgrove, the two laundresses, get Joey to let them on his show by putting starch in his undershorts. However, he draws the line at giving them a free plug for their laundry business.
- Joey over praises Dorothy Miller's performance in an amateur theatrical so her husband Art asks Joey to put her in his show. Joey obliges, casting her as a scrub woman but everything goes wrong from there.
- Everyone in the apartment building is trying to avoid Oscar Levant due to his non-stop complaining. Naturally Ellie invites him him to stay for a few days without asking Joey. Joey tries to be a good host but really wants to tell Oscar off.
- Joey is feeling stress from his job so Ellie rents a rustic cabin so he can relax. But city boy Joey isn't cut out for country life and ends up even more frustrated than before.
- After Joey has Jack Jones on his show and admiring his talent, he precedes to have a fantasy dream that night. In it Ellie is a genie and grants Joey's wish to be a pop singer pursued by fanatical young fans.
- Buddy Hackett, Joey's old friend, comes to visit, and appears on Joey's TV show. Buddy also delights in playing practical jokes on Joey, starting with a prank call to Joey in the middle of the night. The jokes increase in number and intensity, ending with the arrest of Danny Thomas, another friend of Joey's.
- Joey gets a big head about his skills as a future dad after he does well in a class for expectant fathers. Larry challenges him by saying anyone, including himself, can do as well.
- After Joey tells jokes about Hilda one night, another of their little feuds erupts. When Hilda calls a TV installer, Larry and Joey believe she is now a Nielsen viewer and try to make amends so she will watch their show.
- Joey is headed to the Catskills to relax and it starts him reminiscing about working there ten years earlier. Performing with Lou and Al, they endure cranky guests turned hecklers due to the non-stop rain.
- 1961–196530m7.7 (15)TV EpisodeZsa Zsa volunteers to decorate baby Joey's nursery and his parents gratefully accept. But it's done in a masculine jungle theme which Ellie hates but feels it would be rude to say so.
- Al decides to open a shoe emergency hot-line with help from Steve in the form of a $50,000 loan. But typically, Al's get-rich-quick scheme backfires when nobody phones in. When Marcy gives Al a second $50,000 loan to repay the original loan, the Bundys and the Rhoades join together in a downward spiral of failure when Al instead sinks the second $50,000 into his failing shoe hot-line, which results in Steve losing his job at the bank, Marcy getting demoted, and Al ending up being the loser as always.
- Peg takes an interior design course and her first assignment is to redecorate one room in her house. Unfortunately for Al, she chooses his spare bathroom.
- Faced with an IRS audit because of Peg, Al decides to find money quickly to pay his taxes by selling Peg's hair for $5,000. However, Peg is not looking to give away her red anytime soon.